Learn more about the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which studies topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in elearning are making it possible for students in nations all aver the world to take classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are several topics that online learning technology institutions must deal with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can we be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these MOOCs? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of poor motivation and high attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing need to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants want to better comprehend the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Scientists want to comprehend how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this need for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education subjects. This book also examines the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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